Updated On: 23 May, 2021 11:10 AM IST | Mumbai | IANS
Laxman`s real name was Vijay Patil. His partner Surendra passed away in 1976, soon after they signed the Mahendra Sandhu-starrer `Agent Vinod`. Vijay continued to use his partner`s name and continued creating music as Raam Laxman in Surendra`s memory.

Himani Shivpuri (Photo/AFP)
Actress Himani Shivpuri, who worked in films such as `Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!` and `Hum Saath-Saath Hain`, mourned the death of veteran music director Laxman of the Raam Laxman duo, who passed away on Saturday.
Himani told IANS, "It is definitely a huge loss because they have given such iconic numbers. All the songs `Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!` and `Hum Saath-Saath Hain` are so beautiful. These movies keep on playing even today and their songs are fresh as ever. `Didi Tera Dewar` was a perennial favourite in all marriages. So many songs -- it is really a huge loss. What iconic music he has given, and I just pray for the soul of the departed and offer my condolence to the family."